James Coleman

Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program oversight

Residents pay for the camera system through city funds, per the speaker's testimony.

sidewalk accessibility survey robots

The payoff is better-targeted sidewalk repairs and a stronger shot at grant money, though the city hasn't disclosed what the robot survey costs.

Future park in the Sunshine Gardens neighborhood

A $250,000 bathroom renovation is budgeted, plus planned playground and aquatic center projects.

SB 965 — Public library cards legislation

Candidates flagged limited event funding and reliance on the Friends of the Library endowment.

Youth civic engagement and the Youth Commission

Crane truck purchase for public works fleet

The purchase was capped at $488,274.93.

ADU separate conveyance zoning amendment (AB 1033)

No direct cost; could expand housing options for homeowners willing to build ADUs.

Grand Boulevard Initiative Phase III completion

The total construction cost was set at $4,751,899.88.

Legislative Platform Adoption

Prop 1 could bring state housing bond dollars to the city; Prop 43 could limit future local revenue for services.

FY 2026-27 Operating Budget and Use of Reserves

A sales tax would raise about $30 million a year; a parcel tax $14-18 million; without new revenue expect modest service cuts.

SB 1425 Open Space, Climate Resilience and Rewilding General Plan Amendment

No direct cost, but compliance makes the city more competitive for open-space and conservation grants.

New Business Advocates program for small businesses

Participants receive a $1/square-foot lease and up to $10,000 in tenant improvement rent credits.

Library funding, hours and outreach

The Friends of the Library holds several hundred thousand dollars in bonds that the mayor wants put to work, and expanded hours would require new staffing money.

Early Vote Center at the Main Library

$8,460.72 in county funding, with no net cost to the city's library budget.

Vision Zero Action Plan

Mostly covered by a $400,000 federal grant; local share not detailed in the discussion.

Facility naming policy on hold

County-to-city land conveyance near Westborough and Camaritas

October 2026 Art Show awards

Personnel Appointment

While no direct costs are mentioned, a good manager could save the city money down the line.

Handicraft/custom manufacturing use at 180 S Spruce Avenue, Suite C

This could mean more jobs and a boost for local businesses nearby.

Consent Calendar (Items 1-4a)

Zoning Text Amendment — separate sale/conveyance of ADUs (AB 1033)

09-03-2026 Planning Commission Draft Minutes

Adopt Consent Calendar (Items 5-13)

Parks and Recreation Master Plan consulting agreement (MIG)

Donation of surplus fire engine to Atotonilco El Alto, Mexico

Official position on Proposition 1 (Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026)

Official position on Proposition 43 (two-thirds vote for local revenue measures)

Motion to approve the Minutes from the meetings of September 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026. (Office of the City Clerk)

Report regarding a resolution authorizing the filing of grant applications for all California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) grant programs for which the City of South San Francisco is eligible for a period of…

Report regarding a resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco authorizing the submittal of a funding request to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for Beverage Container…

Resolution of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco authorizing the submittal of a funding request to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for Beverage Container Recycling funds allocated…

Report regarding a resolution authorizing Budget Amendment No. 27.018 appropriating an additional $300,000 in Citywide Traffic Impact Fee funds to Capital Improvement Project tr2406 - Traffic Studies & Grant Support and authorizing staff…

Resolution authorizing Budget Amendment Number 27.018 appropriating $300,000 in Citywide Traffic Impact Fee funds to Capital Improvement Project tr2406 - Traffic Studies & Grant Support and authorizing staff to submit certain qualifying…

Report regarding a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a grant agreement for a grant in the amount of $50,000 with the State of California Natural Resources Agency Department of Parks and Recreation Division of…

Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a grant agreement for a grant in the amount of $50,000 with the State of California Natural Resources Agency Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Boating and…

Report regarding a resolution authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the second amendment to the professional services agreement with Speridian Technologies, LLC for additional implementation services for the City’s land…

Report regarding consideration of positions on Statewide Ballot Measures Proposition 1 and Proposition 43 for the November 3, 2026 General Election (Megan Wooley-Ousdahl, Deputy City Manager)

Consent Calendar (Items 3, 4/4a, 5/5a, 6/6a) with Item 5a amendment

TEFRA Plan of Finance — $30 Million CMFA Revenue Bonds for Rotary Gardens Senior Housing (Item 7a)

Adopt Consent Calendar (Items 5-13)

Donation of surplus fire engine to Atotonilco El Alto, Mexico

Official position on Proposition 1 (Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026)

Official position on Proposition 43 (two-thirds vote for local revenue measures)

Consent Calendar (Items 3, 4/4a, 5/5a, 6/6a) with Item 5a amendment

TEFRA Plan of Finance — $30 Million CMFA Revenue Bonds for Rotary Gardens Senior Housing (Item 7a)

Purchase of Genesis Recycler Combination Sewer Cleaner — $996,889.88 (Item 8a)

Legislative Advocacy and Grant Writing Consulting Agreements (Item 9a)

Revised City Legislative Platform (Item 10)

Item 21 — Cal Cities Peninsula Division executive board

Consent Calendar (Items 1-8)

ADU zoning text amendments (Item 10)

Residential entitlement extension ordinance (Item 11)

General Plan Amendment for SB 1425 open space policy (Item 12)

Item 20 — Grade Separation Project MOU Second Amendment

Item 21 — City Manager Employment Agreement Amendment

Resolution approving Budget Amendment No. 27.007 — acquisition of 1229 Crestwood Drive

Consent Calendar (Items 2–12a)

Beekeeping ordinance introduced (Item 13)

El Camino Real preferred alternatives (Item 15)

Remote participation disruption policy (Item 16)

Consent Calendar (Items 3-15)

Stormwater Management Service Charges for FY 2026-27

Sewer Service Rates for FY 2026-27

Conference Center Authority FY 2026-27 Budget

Operating Budget for FY 2026-27 and Gann Appropriation Limit

Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026-27

School Liaison Officer MOU, 2026-27 School Year

Consent Calendar (Items 3, 4/4a, 5/5a, 6/6a)

CDBG Program Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan (Item 7/7a)

Legislative Platform (Item 10)

Consent Calendar (Items 3-16)

First Major Amendment to Development Agreement for 1051 Mission Road (PUC Site)

Ordinance amending Chapter 9.08 — animal permit inspections

Master Fee Schedule FY 2026-27 (Resolution 26-1752)

Amendments to 2026 City Council Priorities Action Plan

CPI adjustments to solid waste and biosolids rates (Scavenger Company)

Support for C/CAG 2026 San Bruno/South San Francisco Community-Based Transportation Plan

Consent Calendar (Items 4-10)

Ordinance amending Chapter 8.70 — tenant relocation obligations (Item 11)

First Major Amendment to Development Agreement for 1051 Mission Road (PUC Site) — Ordinance (Item 12a)

Related resolutions for 1051 Mission Road (Items 12b-12e)

Introduction of ordinance on animal permit site inspections (Item 13)

Mission Road Underground Utility District construction contract (Item 14)

Motion to direct staff to agendize project labor agreement vs. pre-qualification discussion

Consent calendar (items 4-10)

1051 Mission Road development agreement amendment (ordinance)

1051 Mission Road related resolutions (four)

Project labor agreement vs. pre-qualification study

Consent Calendar (Items 4-10, 13-14)